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Mohammad Norazmi Bin Ahmad

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Phisolophy (Chemistry) - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Master of Science (Chemistry) - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Mohammad Norazmi Bin Ahmad (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF SCIENCE

mnorazmi@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Dr. Mohammad Norazmi Ahmad is an Associate Professor at International Islamic University Malaysia. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2015. He graduated with Bachelor of Science (Chemical Sciences) and Master of Science (Chemistry) from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Then he was awarded SLAB/SLAI scholarship to pursue his PhD in Chemistry at the UKM. Upon completing his PhD study in Jun 2015, he was offered Assistant Prof at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and has been promoted as Associate Professor within 6 years of services in 2021. Currently, his research interest is more on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) approaches, which are chemometric and computational chemistry, food safety and security, synthesis enzyme/receptor inhibitors using computational chemistry, polymer composite, biocatalyst and water treatment. Up to now (2015-2022), he successfully secured various research and consultation grants such as from Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE), Green Highway Auto-City Sdn Bhd and so on. Since 2019, he had published more than 37 journals, where 25 from them are ISI-Indexed journals. He is also a reviewer for ISI-Index journals, namely Food Chemistry, Scientific Reports, Journal of Molecular Structure, Industrial Crops and Products, Synthetic Communications, and Talanta. In 2020 and 2021, he had been nominated as a Young Research Award (Chemistry) and Junior Researcher Award by the Venus International Foundation and Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), respectively. Besides active in research and development, he also excels in management level. Previously, he was Head of Drug and Poison Call Centre, IIUM Poison Centre (2020-2021), IIUM Research Unit of Recreational Park (2018-2019), Department Chemistry in Kulliyyah of Science IIUM (2017-2018), and committee in International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART) (2017 and 2021). Currently, he is a Deputy Treasurer and Ahli Lembaga Pentadbir ANALIS (2017-2024), member of Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) (2011-2022), American Chemical Society (ACS) (2021-2022), and Institute Kimia Malaysia (IKM) (2018-2022).   


Area of Specialisation


  • Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biochemistry ~ Enzymology
  • Natural Science ~ Chemical Sciences ~ Analytical Chemistry ~ Computational Chemistry
  • Natural Science ~ Chemical Sciences ~ Food Chemistry ~ Enzymes
  • Natural Science ~ Chemical Sciences ~ Physical Chemistry ~ Polymer Chemistry


Research Projects


Completed
2020 - 2022 SMART ORGANIC BIO COMPOST (SOB) FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE OF PERBADANAN KEMAJUAN PERTANIAN NEGERI PAHANG (PKPP)
2020 - 2022 Development of Bio Compost Char
2019 - 2022 Chemosensor Development for Metal Ions Recognition in Lake and River Water Samples
2019 - 2023 Optimizing and Mechanistic Interaction Studies of a Fluorescent Chemosensor for Metal-Ion Recognition in Aqueous Media and Living Cells using Linked Thiosemicarbazone?PAHs: Experimental and Theoretical Approaches
2016 - 2020 Synthesis, Characterization and Reaction Mechanism Study of a Novel HIV Protease Inhibitor from a Sugar-based Thiosemicarbazone Series using Density Functional Theory
2015 - 2019 Density Functional Theory Studies on Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Heteroaromatic Substitution on 4N-Sulfonamide Thiosemicarbazones
2015 - 2019 Supercritical Fluids Extraction Method Development for Extraction of a New Potential Halal Protease from Anacardium occidentale Fruit
On-Going
2021 - Present Structure?Activity Relationship and Mechanistic Reaction Study of Food Spoilage Inhibition Using Antioxidant-Linked Thiosemicarbazone Scaffold
2021 - Present Structure-Activity Relationship and Mechanistic Reaction Study of Food Spoilage lnhibition Using Phenolic Aldehyde-Based Thiosemicarbazone Scaffold
2020 - Present Elucidating food bio-preservative properties of protein and oil extracted from locally planted Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha inchi) seeds.
2019 - Present Analysis of Blackwater Treatment of the Green Toilet System in Auto-City, Penang


Award & Recognition


17 Jun, 2022 Best Researcher Awards (Senior) - Others University
09 Feb, 2021 Best Research Award (Junior) - Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM University
09 Jan, 2021 Young Researcher Award 2020 (Chemistry) - Venus International Foundation International


Publications


Article

2024 Methyl 4-pyridyl ketone thiosemicarbazone (4-PT) as an effective and safe inhibitor of mushroom tyrosinase and antibrowning agent. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 255 () pp. 1-16
2023 (1E)-1-(2-pyrazinyl)ethanone thiosemicarbazone (PT) as a tyrosinase inhibitor with anti-browning activity: Spectroscopy, DFT and molecular docking studies. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1291 () pp.
2023 Highly porous bi(III) modified rice husk silica photocatalyst for the photocatalytic removal of cationic methylene blue. Iranian Journal of Catalysis, 13 (3) pp. 359-372
2023 Modification of Carica papaya seeds with NaOH for copper removal from water. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 25 (3) pp. 431-439
2023 Modifications of poly(lactic acid) with blends and plasticization for tenacity and toughness improvement. Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, 23 (4) pp. 1161-1180
2023 Optimization of protease extraction from ridged gourd (Luffa acutangula) sarcocarp via response surface methodology. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 25 (3) pp. 391-399
2023 Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid)/linear low density polyethylene/recycled tire waste/graphene nanocomposites. Materials Today: Proceedings, () pp.
2023 Structural, optimization of and mechanistic insights into a new thiosemicarbazone derivative as a highly sensitive and selective chemosensor for Hg2+ recognition using DFT, COSMO-RS, RSM, and molecular dynamics simulation approaches. Spectrochima Acta Part A : Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 304 () pp. 1-13
2023 Sustainable green poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/eggshell powder (ESP) biocomposites. Materials Today: Proceedings, 85 () pp. 83-86
2022 Gravimetric and electrochemical statistical optimizations for improving copper corrosion resistance in hydrochloric acid using thiosemicarbazone-linked 3-acetylpyridine. RSC Advances, 12 () pp. 27793-27808
2022 Insight into the photodegradation mechanism of bisphenol-A by oxygen doped mesoporous carbon nitride under visible light irradiation and DFT calculations. RSC Advances, 12 () pp. 10409-10423
2021 A highly sensitive and selective thiosemicarbazone chemosensor for detection of ­Co2+ in aqueous environments using RSM and TD/DFT approaches. Scientific Reports-Nature, 11 () pp. 1-12
2021 Floating ZnO QDs-Modified TiO2/LLDPE Hybrid Polymer Film for the Effective Photodegradation of Tetracycline under Fluorescent Light Irradiation: Synthesis and Characterisation. Molecules, 26 (9) pp. 1-17
2021 Liquid phase styrene epoxidation catalyzed by rice husk ash silica derived mesoporous calcium silicate and calcite-type calcium carbonate catalyst. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 48 (2) pp. 611-630
2021 Mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) compounded with recycled tyre waste/graphene nanoplatelets nanocomposite. Materials Today: Proceedings, 42 () pp. 265-269
2021 Mesoporous TiO2 implanted ZnO QDs for the photodegradation of tetracycline: material design, structural characterization and photodegradation mechanism. Catalysts, 11 (11) pp. 1-21
2021 Statistical study on the interaction factors of polypropylene-graft-maleic anhydride (PP-g-MA) with graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) at various Poly(Lactic Acid)/Polypropylene (PLA/PP) blends ratio. Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, 21 (1) pp. 234-242
2021 Synthesis and characterisation of Li-modified g-C3N4. Materials Today: Proceedings, () pp.
2021 The Effects of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Quantum Dots (QDs) Embedment on the Physicochemical Properties and Photocatalytic Activity of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles. Journal of Physical Science, 32 (2) pp. 71-85
2021 Two-Dimensional Infrared Correlation Spectroscopy, Conductor-like Screening Model for Real Solvents, and Density Functional Theory Study on the Adsorption Mechanism of Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone for Effective Phenol Removal in an Aqueous Medium. ACS Omega, () pp. A-N
2020 Artocarpus altilis extracts as a foodborne pathogen and oxidation inhibitors: RSM, COSMO RS, and molecular docking approaches. Scientific Reports, 10 (1) pp. 1-14
2020 DFT/TD-DFT study on development and optimization of 1- anilino-3- phenyliminourea as a colorimetric chemosensor for Hg2+ recognition in aqueous medium. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1206 () pp. 1-7
2020 Effects of IIUM food waste compost and inorganic fertilizer on growth performance of Brassica juncea (mustard). International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29 (9s) pp. 1600-1611
2020 Friedel–Crafts benzylation of toluene catalyzed by ZnCl2/SiO2 heterogeneous catalyst to para- and ortho-monobenzylated toluene. Journal of The Iranian Chemical Society, 17 (7) pp. 1615-1626
2020 Inhibitory effects of Manihot esculenta extracts on food-borne pathogens and their antioxidant properties: supercritical fluid extraction, statistical analysis, and molecular docking study. Journal of Food Process Engineering, e13452 () pp.
2020 Liquid phase styrene epoxidation catalyzed by rice husk ash silica derived mesoporous calcium silicate and calcite-type calcium carbonate catalyst. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 4x (x) pp. 1-20
2020 Mechanical and thermal properties of binary blends poly lactic acid (PLA) and recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE). IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 736 (5) pp. 1-4
2020 Mechanical and thermal properties of polyurethane/ neoprene/graphene blends. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 736 (5) pp. 1-10
2020 Optimization of a protease extraction using a statistical approach for the production of an alternative meat tenderizer from Manihot esculenta roots. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 57 (8) pp. 2852-2862
2020 Poly(lactic acid)/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene nanocomposites with hybrid graphene nanoplatelet/organomontmorillonite: effect of processing temperatures. International Polymer Processing, 35 (4) pp. 355-366
2020 Silver(I) dicyanonitrosomethanide, Ag[ONC(CN)2] complex as catalyst for the selective oxidation of styrene to benzaldehyde. Science Letters, 14 (2) pp. 74-87
2020 Synthesis and characterization of bubble wrap-like hollow barium silicate–carbonate nanospheres for the epoxidation of styrene. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9 (5) pp. 11087-11098
2020 Synthesis of thiosemicarbazone-based colorimetric chemosensor for Cu2+ ions’ recognition in aqueous medium: Experimental and theoretical studies. Journal Of Molecular Structure, 1212 () pp. 1-10
2020 The applicability of using a protease extracted from cashew fruits (Anacardium occidentale), as possible meat tenderizer: an experimental design approach. Journal of Texture Studies, () pp.
2019 Adsorption study on the removal of copper ions from aqueos solution using sodium hydroxide-modified Carica papaya peels. MalaysianJournal of Analytical Sciences, 23 (6) pp. 926-937
2019 Chemosensor development of Cu2+ recognition using 1,5-diphenylthiocarbazone: optimization, COSMO-RS and DFT studies. Journal of The Brazilian Chemical Society, 30 (9) pp. 1850-1859
2019 COSMO-RS and DFT studies on development and optimization of quercetin as a chemosensor for Fe3þ recognition in aqueous medium. Journal Of Molecular Structure, 1184 () pp. 538-545
2019 IInfluence of Mg/CTAB ratio on the structural, physicochemical properties and catalytic activity of amorphous mesoporous magnesium silicate catalysts. RSC Advances, 9 () pp. 38760-38771
2019 Optimization of a protease extraction using a statistical approach for the production of an alternative meat tenderizer from Spondias cytherea roots. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 43 (11) pp. 1-14
2019 Preparation and characterization of Poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/Polyamide 6 (PA6)/ Graphene Nanoplatelet (GNP) blends bio-based nanocomposites. Materials Research Express, 6 (5) pp. 1-8
2019 The effect of vanillin on the oxidative stability of palm olein. Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences, 23 (5) pp. 861-869
2018 Synthesis, characterization and preliminary study on acetylpyrazine N(4)butylthiosemicarbazone as a potential CDK2 inhibitor combined with DFT calculations. Journal of Brazilian Chemical Society, 29 (10) pp. 2197-2206
2013 Protease of the horse mango (Mangifera foetida Lour) Kernel: Optimum Conditions for Extraction. Protease of the Horse Mango (Mangifera foetida Lour) Kernel: Optimum Conditions for Extraction, 15 (1) pp. 20-26
2012 Optimization by a response surface methodology optimization of protease extraction from horse mango (Mangifera foetida Lour) kernels by a response surface methodology . Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 76 (8) pp. 1438-1444
Conference or Workshop Item

2021 2-acetylpyrazine thiosemicarbazone as multifunctional food spoilage inhibitor: insights from Tyrosinase Kinetic, microbial activity and computational approaches. In: 33rd International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM33),
2021 Biodegradable binary blend of poly(lactic acid) / polypropylene via twin-screw extruder : preparation and characterization. In: 2020 International Conference on Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering,
2021 Experimental and Theoretical Study on Adsorption Mechanism of Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP) for Effective Phenol Removal in an Aqueous Medium. In: 33rd International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM33): Green Aspirations: The Way Forward for a Sustainable World,
2020 Durio zibethinus rind as tyrosinase inhibitor for skin whitening agents in cosmetic products: RSM, COSMO-RS, PCA and molecular docking studies. In: Virtual Symposium on Science 2020,
2020 Statistical analysis study on optimization of 4-acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazone as corrrosion inhibitor. In: Virtual Symposium on Sciences 2020 (VSoS 2020),
2019 2-acetylthiophene thiosemicarbazone as mushroom tyrosinase inhibitor: insights from kinetic, RDG, molecular docking, and DFT studies. In: International Conference in Organic Synthesis 2019 (ICOS2019),
2019 Chemosensor development for cobalt ion recognition using 2-acetylpyrazine thiosemicarbazone: experimental and theoretical approach. In: 32nd International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM32),
2019 Preliminary study on developing 1,5-Diphenylcarbozone as a chemosensor againts Hg2+ ions recognition in aqueous media. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air and Soil (CLEANWAS 2019),
2019 Preliminary study in discovering 2-geranylphenol from Lansium domesticum leaves as oxidation and tyrosinase inhibitor for anti-aging and skin whitening agents: experimental and theoretical study. In: The 32nd Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences : Simposium KImia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM 32),
2019 Preliminary study in discovering 2-propen-1-one, 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)- from syzygium aqueum leaves as a tyrosinase inhibitor in food product: experimental and theoretical approach. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air and Soil (CLEANWAS 2019),
2019 Salasa adulis as a novel dual-functional food additive for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties: experimental and theoretical approach. In: The 32nd Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences : Simposium KImia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM 32),
2019 Salasa adulis as a novel dual-functional food additive for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties: experimental and theoretical approach. In: The 32nd Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences : Simposium KImia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM 32),
2019 Thermal stability of melt-blended poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/polyamide 66 (PA66)/graphene nanoplatelets (GnP). In: 1st Process Systems Engineering & Safety (ProSES) Symposium 2019,
2018 Chemosensor development of cu2+ recognition using 1,5-diphenylcarbazone: optimization, cosmo-RS and DFT studies. In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM31),
2018 Chemosensor development using 2-acetylpyrrole thiosemicarbazone for cu2+ ion recognition in aqueous medium: experimental and theoretical studies. In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM31),
2018 Discovery and development of halal protease from Spondias cytherea for meat tenderization. In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM31),
2018 Statistical analysis and molecular docking study on halal potential antioxidant from anacardium occidentale fruits. In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM31),
2018 Synthesis, characterization,reaction mechanism and theoreticalstudy of anntimicrobial inhibitor from heteroaromatics based thiosemicarbazone. In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM31),
2017 Adsorption study on the removal of cu ions from aqueous solution using NAOH-modified Carica papaya peels. In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM30),
2017 Extraction of protease from Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) fruit using response surface methodology. In: 6th International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST 2017),
Book

2014 Protease extraction from Horse mango (Mangifera foetida lour) kernels. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-659-58540-1
Book Section

2021 Chemometric study to discover dual-functional food spoilage inhibitors from Polygonum minus extract. In: UKM Publisher, ISBN: 978-967-251-467-1, pp. 95-99
2021 Chemometric study to discover dual-functional food spoilage inhibitors from Polygonum minus extract. In: UKM Publisher, ISBN: 978-967-251-467-1, pp. 95-99
2019 Optimization of research and manufacturing processes in product and service. In: Universiti Malaysia Pahang, ISBN: 9789672226505, pp. 128-141
Monograph

2018 Density functional theory studies on synthesis, chracterization and antibacterial activity of heteroaromatic substitution on 4n-thiosemicarbazone. In: ,